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Post by andreasmom on Jun 30, 2018 22:49:59 GMT
*whispering to self* I survived this game. I survived this game. I survived this game.
If this wasn't the Frenchest way for France to play... Up and down like a freakin' rollercoaster when it came to keeping focus and staying tight on the defense. It's either total madness or nap time, nothing in between. Black or white. Add some serious talking to decide who's going for it between Pogba and Griezmann, again, very français. This approach to decision-making can drive foreigners trying to do business with the French completely cuckoo. Feeling self-satisfied enough to drop the ball, not really a matter of being too proud as much as content enough. "This'll do. Oh shit, Argentina just scored again." Sigh. But Mbappé, my man, again. And Pavard.
Don't get me started on the almost-brawl at the end. This could prove costly for the next game if Portugal/Uruguay figure out how to push the buttons of the youth. Do. Not. Engage.
It's tough because there's so much raw talent but they're babies on the French team, absolute babies. Mbappé is only 19. Pavard 22. The squad is the second youngest overall in the World Cup this year and only has one player who's been in the World Cup before (Griezmann). Argentina is the fourth oldest in the competition which brings experience but also slowness.
Apologies to Messi for cancelling the WC dream. Not to Otamendi and Mercado.
Mbappé was great to watch! It was an intense match. I almost feel sad for Messi and Ronaldo.
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 7:19:41 GMT
The games today are Spain v Russia and Croatia v Denmark. I expect Spain and Croatia to progress but the World Cup script has veered left and right like a drunk so who knows what might happen. A bit of fun, how well did you follow the group stages? quiz attached. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44648858
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Post by sueg on Jul 1, 2018 7:34:11 GMT
Mbappé was great to watch! It was an intense match. I almost feel sad for Messi and Ronaldo. Mbappe is such an exciting player! I felt bad for Messi. The games today are Spain v Russia and Croatia v Denmark. I expect Spain and Croatia to progress but the World Cup script has veered left and right like a drunk so who knows what might happen. A bit of fun, how well did you follow the group stages? quiz attached. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44648858I am thinking Spain and Croatia too, but - as you say - so much has not gone to script so far. I scored 7/10 on the quiz - missed a couple of interesting moments in there due to unfortunate other commitments.
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Post by corky on Jul 1, 2018 12:11:47 GMT
Interesting result in Argentina vs Croatia. Not looking good for Argentina to get through to the knock-out games. DH was pretty bummed over this game. But then he was real happy Portugal lost. That was quite a game! I kept running from the living room to the kitchen as I was cooking dinner. I come from Uruguay and almost had a heart attack the last 5 minutes. I am so happy they won.
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Post by zookeeper on Jul 1, 2018 16:47:22 GMT
Wow!!! Russa in the penalty kicks!!! Wow....that was exciting!
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 16:59:01 GMT
Twenty mins into the game I said Russia are playing for penalties. And so it was. Spain were not inventive enough to get past the Russian defence. It was not pretty but the Russian plan worked.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 18:21:10 GMT
What. A. World. Cup. Argentina, Portugal and Spain all out in the same weekend (I'd expected better after that gorgeous POR-SPA game two weeks back). You've got to start wondering how high the chances are now for an outlier to take the cup home. Still some big favourites around but they're dropping like flies. I haven't picked a fave between Croatia and Denmark for tonight. I'm just waiting for the action to pick up consistently.
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Post by andreasmom on Jul 1, 2018 19:05:18 GMT
What. A. World. Cup. Argentina, Portugal and Spain all out in the same weekend (I'd expected better after that gorgeous POR-SPA game two weeks back). You've got to start wondering how high the chances are now for an outlier to take the cup home. Still some big favourites around but they're dropping like flies. I haven't picked a fave between Croatia and Denmark for tonight. I'm just waiting for the action to pick up consistently. Spain. I was not expecting that to happen. It has been stunner after stunner.
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Post by sueg on Jul 1, 2018 19:15:15 GMT
I haven't picked a fave between Croatia and Denmark for tonight. I'm just waiting for the action to pick up consistently. I fully expected Croatia to crush Denmark, but then things went off script right from the start, which seems fitting for this whacko world cup! I'd love it if Denmark could pull off aother upset.
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Post by dillydally on Jul 1, 2018 19:17:11 GMT
Twenty mins into the game I said Russia are playing for penalties. And so it was. Spain were not inventive enough to get past the Russian defence. It was not pretty but the Russian plan worked. I have a soft spot for Spain as that is where I met DH. However, they were boring the stew out of me so I was ok that Russia won.
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 19:41:03 GMT
Twenty mins into the game I said Russia are playing for penalties. And so it was. Spain were not inventive enough to get past the Russian defence. It was not pretty but the Russian plan worked. I have a soft spot for Spain as that is where I met DH. However, they were boring the stew out of me so I was ok that Russia won. According to the stats Spain had 1006 passes in the game. Only 21 fewer than Russia have had in all four of their World Cup games!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 19:44:19 GMT
I haven't picked a fave between Croatia and Denmark for tonight. I'm just waiting for the action to pick up consistently. I fully expected Croatia to crush Denmark, but then things went off script right from the start, which seems fitting for this whacko world cup! I'd love it if Denmark could pull off aother upset. That little blond kid they showed a few minutes back and who seemed bored with this game, watching his (parent's?) phone cracked me up. My spirit animal tonight. We're falling asleep in front of the electric fan over here...
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 19:49:53 GMT
I fully expected Croatia to crush Denmark, but then things went off script right from the start, which seems fitting for this whacko world cup! I'd love it if Denmark could pull off aother upset. That little blond kid they showed a few minutes back and who seemed bored with this game, watching his (parent's?) phone cracked me up. My spirit animal tonight. We're falling asleep in front of the electric fan over here... Yes, he only got animated when he realised he was on the big screen! The game hasn't lived up to the first five mins
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Post by brookeq on Jul 1, 2018 19:50:17 GMT
I fully expected Croatia to crush Denmark, but then things went off script right from the start, which seems fitting for this whacko world cup! I'd love it if Denmark could pull off aother upset. That little blond kid they showed a few minutes back and who seemed bored with this game, watching his (parent's?) phone cracked me up. My spirit animal tonight. We're falling asleep in front of the electric fan over here... That made me laugh too. Then they showed him again when he realized he was in the big screen. He was happy and waving
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 19:56:31 GMT
brookeq wellway I'm waiting for this kid's two extreme moods to pop up in gif format on Reddit!
"White or black?"
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 20:14:54 GMT
Here's the latest FM-style view the account posted (France's fourth goal against Argentina):
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 20:23:23 GMT
What. A. World. Cup. Argentina, Portugal and Spain all out in the same weekend (I'd expected better after that gorgeous POR-SPA game two weeks back). You've got to start wondering how high the chances are now for an outlier to take the cup home. Still some big favourites around but they're dropping like flies. I haven't picked a fave between Croatia and Denmark for tonight. I'm just waiting for the action to pick up consistently. I know! I keep telling DH this Cup is full of upsets. The two who he predicted to win are out. I think it is any man’s game at this point!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 20:24:54 GMT
That little blond kid they showed a few minutes back and who seemed bored with this game, watching his (parent's?) phone cracked me up. My spirit animal tonight. We're falling asleep in front of the electric fan over here... Yes, he only got animated when he realised he was on the big screen! The game hasn't lived up to the first five mins Didn’t take DH long to actually fall asleep!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 20:31:26 GMT
What is this game? I mean, you've got to stay awake through it to see the flashes of madness.
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 20:33:52 GMT
Penalties. Have spent much longer watching football today than I expected to!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 20:38:45 GMT
Penalties. Have spent much longer watching football today than I expected to! It's turning into torture...
Poor Modrić though. He kept trying but it just wouldn't work.
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Post by JoP on Jul 1, 2018 20:41:11 GMT
Penalties. Have spent much longer watching football today than I expected to! wellway me too 😃 I also watched the Formula 1 earlier - lots of sports here today
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 20:47:21 GMT
Omg. What a penalty shootout. So many saves.
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Post by gar on Jul 1, 2018 20:47:51 GMT
Omg. What a penalty shootout. So many saves. Tense wasn't it!!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 1, 2018 20:52:25 GMT
Omg. What a penalty shootout. So many saves. Tense wasn't it!! Way to end the snoozefest on a major high!
Congrats Croatia. I did feel like they just edged out Denmark and deserved the win in the end.
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Post by andreasmom on Jul 1, 2018 21:04:51 GMT
And tomorrow Mex- Brazil.
I don’t think I want to watch. I will be super stressed. I want Mexico to win, but it’s vs. Brazil...
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Post by wellway on Jul 1, 2018 21:16:17 GMT
And tomorrow Mex- Brazil. I don’t think I want to watch. I will be super stressed. I want Mexico to win, but it’s vs. Brazil... Brazil is like the last big pin to fall, so many previous winners have fallen by the wayside. In this World Cup, expect the unexpected!!
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Post by dillydally on Jul 1, 2018 21:54:23 GMT
And tomorrow Mex- Brazil. I don’t think I want to watch. I will be super stressed. I want Mexico to win, but it’s vs. Brazil... DS is pulling for Mexico too, which means I will as well since I don't have a favorite and just cheer for whoever he picks. I'll be at work so I won't be able to watch.
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Post by Really Red on Jul 2, 2018 1:15:53 GMT
My DD is in Croatia and watched the game on the giant screen there. She said it was thrilling and she does not like to watch any sports. She was beside herself. I don't like penalty kicks winning a game
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2018 6:28:49 GMT
And tomorrow Mex- Brazil. I don’t think I want to watch. I will be super stressed. I want Mexico to win, but it’s vs. Brazil... Thought you might like to see what some Mexican fans have done for a friend who couldn't go, his wife said no.
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